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Doom is a game series that spawned a whole genre, the first-person shooter. This week marks 13 years since the release of Doom 3 for the PC in North America. Although the game is the third in the series, it takes place before the events of the original Doom. Doom 3 is both a prequel and an origin story.
Story and Gameplay
Doom 3 is set in the year 2145. A military-industrial facility on Mars is experimenting with a number of technologies … [Read more...] about This Week In Gaming: Doom 3 Turns 13

Splatoon first debuted on Nintendo's Wii U. While the Wii U console was considered a flop, games like Mario Maker and Splatoon lived up to gamers' expectations.The first Splatoon received positive reviews upon its release. With critics praising Nintendo's decision to enter the genre with a new franchise, the game's overall style and presentation gave new hope to the troubled company. Splatoon debuted at either No. 1 or No. 2 on major … [Read more...] about Everything We Know About Nintendo’s Splatoon 2

You've probably met your fair share of people who think video games destroy children's minds. Some even say there is no benefit to playing video games. And don't forget the lot (cough, mainstream media, cough) that says video games make people violent despite the overwhelming amount of evidence that it doesn't.The fun factor aside, video games teach us a plethora of useful life skills. In fact, many of these are skills that several Fortune … [Read more...] about Video Games Teach Us Useful Life Skills

Codename: Project Reality
After Nintendo's back to back win with both the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Super Nintendo, the company wanted to create a console that would give them the edge over their long-time rival Sega. Nintendo also wanted to create a console that could counter the newcomer, Sony's PlayStation.Development for Nintendo’s 64-bit console began in 1993 under the codename "Project Reality." This moniker came from the … [Read more...] about This Week In Gaming: Nintendo 64 Turns 21 (Japan Release)

Chloe and Nadine: Keeping the Uncharted Legacy Alive
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy has evolved from a DLC Uncharted 4 game to a full standalone for the Playstation 4. The game is played from a third-person perspective. Players use firearms, melee combat, and stealth to defend against hostiles. Like the previous Uncharted games, players must solve puzzles to advance the story and navigate the game world on foot or by vehicle.
Chloe and Nadine, two … [Read more...] about Uncharted: The Lost Legacy And The Future Of The Franchise

The Return of the Nintendo Metal
DragonForce’s new album, Reaching into Infinity, was released last May. It’s a phenomenal record and very worth listening to for metal fans. We just got our copy in the mail and as I was looking through the insert booklet, I noticed something in the "Special Thanks" section. While the other band members gave shout outs to their family and friends, vocalist Marc Hudson acknowledged five particular … [Read more...] about DragonForce Frontman Thanks Game Characters in Latest Album